Web links to get you started
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Assignment CalculatorFigure out exactly how long your assignment will take. You will not be able to utilize the reminder feature, but the dates given for each part of the research process are provided when you insert the due date.
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How to Write a Research paperThis handout provides detailed information about how to write research papers including discussing research papers as a genre, choosing topics, and finding sources.
Choosing a Topic
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Google NewsGoogle collects up-to-the-minute news links from around the Web and categorizes them. You can look at articles about the World, U.S., Business, Sci-Tech, Entertainment, Sports, Health and more. Browse to find ideas.
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NPR Research NewsResearch news for lay people.
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Thesis GeneratorThis on line tool will help you draft a clear thesis statement for your persuasive essay or argumentative paper.
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Choosing a Topic: A Step by Step GuideAn easy to use web guide on how to put together your paper.
Research
Use this guide to help you get started in the research process. Use the links located at the side of this page as well as the tab tops at the top. There is also a quick search bar lcoated in the top right hand corner of the guide. You can search using the drop down menu the library catalog or the databases.
Citation and editing
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Research and Citation ResourcesThese OWL resources will help you conduct research using primary source methods, such as interviews and observations, and secondary source methods, such as books, journals, and the Internet. This area also includes materials on evaluating research sources.